Bench Press

Hurricane wrote: I am not sure how this became such a big topic ...

This topic comes up every once in a while and generates as many posts as drug use, raw v. gear and curling in the squat rack.

in contrast Duncan, you look like a man-child who needs to eat a cheeseburger.. lulz

Hurricane wrote: I personally think and it is mixed opinion that since i have the  strength from the flat bench which also strengthens front delt i will throw the stone father once i can get that breamar technique down.

you'll get more out of a good explosive squat than you will a super heavy bench IMO. I've dropped 35lbs in the last 4 months and my bench has dropped about 15-20lbs from the low 4s to the high 3s. My OHP has dropped just barely, maybe 5lbs or so and my squat/deadlift has increased. With that said, I've added about 3' to my Braemar with very little change in form..

IMO, unless you *love* the lift, why waste the energy in the gym on something you'll get very little carryover from? When I watch vids of guys throwing braemar and open, then always finish in a semi-incline press position. But that's the finish, they're getting all that drive off their legs.

I hate the flat bench and, unfortunately, I have a PL meet coming up in october I need to start training for.. *sigh* PL should be SQ, strict OHP, dead. now that would be dope.